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History center Greenwood Rising dedicated
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TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) The dedication of Greenwood Rising may coincide with the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, but the brand new history center will give visitors a broader view of what came before and after and also what is still possible in the future.
A large gathering of descendants from all over, as well as other residents and community leaders from throughout Tulsa filled the intersection of Archer Street and Greenwood Avenue for two hours Wednesday to mark the occasion.
The $18.2 million legacy project of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission was funded with private donations out of the total $30 million total raised by the Commission, including local and state dollars. It will open to the general public in July.
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission earmarked $20 million for the project, and its purpose is to educate visitors about the massacre.
The building has not been uncontroversial. Some public officials say they oppose the way the money was spent.
Phil Armstrong is the chair of the commission. He spoke at the opening ceremony to a crowd seated in folding chairs at the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Archer Street.
He began by thanking various donors, including Mary Ann Hille of Hille Foundation who donated the land for the center.
“In spite of what some of our critics have said, yes, donate means 100% free and clear with no strings attached,” said Armstrong.